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Home My WebLink About05/02/2024 - Regular Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMay 2, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 7 Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting May 2, 2024 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Melissa McIlhaney, Commissioners Jason Cornelius, Bobby Mirza, Marcus Chaloupka, Aron Collins, Scott Shafer, and Warren Finch COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmember Dennis Maloney CITY STAFF PRESENT: Chief Development Officer Michael Ostrowski, Transportation Planning Coordinator Jason Schubert, Land Development Review Administrator Anthony Armstrong, Staff Planners Robin Macias, Gabriel Schrum, and Ashley Klein, Engineer I Lucas Harper, Graduate Engineer I Gillian Sitler, Deputy City Attorney Leslie Whitten, Administrative Support Specialist Kristen Hejny, and Technology Services Specialist Lillian Wells 1. Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request. Chairperson Melissa McIlhaney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Hear Visitors No visitors spoke. 3. Consent Agenda 3.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes. • April 18, 2024 Commissioner Cornelius motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Mirza seconded the motion, the motion passed 7-0. 4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action. No items were removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. 5. Regular Agenda 5.1 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4, "Zoning Districts," Section 4.2 "Official Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundary from M-1 Light Industrial to SC Suburban Commercial for approximately 2.017 acres, being Lot 11R of the Century Hill May 2, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 7 Development. Case #REZ2024-000011 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the May 23, 2024 City Council Meeting - Subject to change). Staff Planner Schrum presented the rezoning to the Commission recommending approval. Deven Doyen, Applicant, Schultz Engineering, was available for questions from the Commission. Commissioner Collins asked for the type of development being planned for the site. Mr. Doyen confirmed that the end-product will be a medical clinic. Chairperson McIlhaney opened the public hearing. No visitors spoke. Chairperson McIlhaney closed the public hearing. Commissioner Shafer motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning, Commissioner Collins seconded the motion, the motion passed 7-0. The Commission moved to the informational agenda prior to hearing agenda items #5.2 and #5.3 at 6:10 p.m. The Commission resumed agenda items #5.2 and #5.3 at 6:22 p.m. 5.2 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from Suburban Residential and Natural and Open Areas to Neighborhood Commercial and Natural and Open Areas for approximately 3.25 acres, generally located west of the intersection of Nantucket Drive and State Highway 6 South. Case #CPA2024-000001 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the May 23, 2024 City Council Meeting- Subject to change). 5.3 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, “Article 4, Zoning Districts,” Section 4.2 “Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundary from R Rural to PDD Planned Development District on approximately 3.25 acres being Nantucket Phase 2, Block 13, Lot 2 (229’ of) and A021001, SD Smith (ICL) Tract 20.07 generally located west of the intersection of Nantucket Drive and State Highway 6 South. Case #REZ2024-000005 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the May 23, 2024 City Council Meeting – Subject to change). May 2, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 7 Presentations and public hearings for agenda items #5.2 and #5.3 were held together. Planner Macias presented the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning to the Commission recommending approval of both. Crissy Hartl, Applicant, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, was available to present to and address questions from the Commission. Commissioner Collins asked for clarification on how the applicant plans to limit access to the lake. Ms. Hartl stated that the applicant plans to provide a dock or grade to make it easy to enter and exit the lake. Commissioner Collins asked for clarification that there will not be any new access to the lake. Shawn McPherson, Applicant, McPherson Endodontics, confirmed that no new access or barriers to the lake would be created. Commissioner Finch asked why all other uses are excluded from development. Ms. Hartl clarified that the remainder of the building would be available for other uses, the applicant is choosing to make uses available that are compatible with the neighborhood. Commissioner Mirza asked for clarification that uses such as retail outlets would not be permitted. Ms. Hartl confirmed that retail outlet uses would not be permitted in the remainder of the building. Commissioner Chaloupka asked if the lights being turned off at eight o’clock each night would lead to security concerns. Dr. Joanna McPherson, Applicant, McPherson Endodontics, was available to address and answer questions from the Commission. Shawn McPherson, Applicant, McPherson Endodontics, was available to address and answer questions from the Commission. Commissioner Finch asked if the applicant has received any pushback from the community. May 2, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 7 Mr. McPherson stated that pushback and concerns were raised at the beginning of each of the two neighborhood meetings but were mostly alleviated by the end of the meetings. Chairperson McIlhaney opened the public hearing for items #5.2 and #5.3. Ward Wells, Snug Harbor Phase I, addressed the Commission regarding access to the lake, the spillway, lake ownership and usage. Mr. Wells also commended the applicants for meeting with the citizens and addressing their concerns. Chairperson McIlhaney closed the public hearing for items #5.2 and #5.3. Commissioner Shafer commended the applicants on meeting with the neighborhood and asked for clarification on the buffer removal. Planner Macias clarified on the drawing, areas where buffer removal is requested and where buffer areas will remain with plantings. Commissioner Shafer asked for clarification that these buffer areas will have buffer plantings and no fencing. Planner Macias confirmed the areas will have plantings and no fencing. Chairperson McIlhaney asked for clarification on the two adjacent lots that are zoned residential but currently have commercial uses on them. Planner Macias stated that the properties are zoned R Rual and have two non-conforming uses--one office and one photography studio. Chairperson McIlhaney asked for clarification on the neighborhood-provided letters, and asked if there are any unintended consequences to reducing the buffer if the uses were to become conforming in the future. Planner Macias stated that staff is not anticipating any consequences, but if conforming uses are to occur, the buffering would not contain a fence. Commissioner Collins asked how the requested restrictions would be enforced. Planner Macias stated that restrictions would be enforced through the rezoning and through the Code Enforcement Division. Commissioner Chaloupka asked for clarification on security for the development. Mr. McPherson clarified that the neighborhood shared concerns for light pollution, stating that the building would still have up-lights and security lighting around the perimeter. May 2, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 7 Commissioner Chaloupka asked if security lighting has been presented to the homeowner’s association. Mr. McPherson stated that the lighting plan has not been presented to the homeowner’s association, however the homeowner's association requested no other lighting options other than up-lights. Commissioner Shafer motioned to recommend approval of the comprehensive plan amendment, Commissioner Finch seconded the motion, the motion passed 7-0. Commissioner Collins motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning, Commissioner Cornelius seconded the motion. Commissioner Shafer commended the applicant on their efforts. Commissioner Chaloupka commended the applicant on using guidelines and coordinating with homeowners. The motion passed 7-0. 6. Informational Agenda 6.1 Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City. New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev There was no discussion. 6.2 Presentation and discussion on MH Middle Housing rezoning requests. Chief Development Officer Ostrowski presented an update on MH Middle Housing zoning requests. Commissioner Collins asked for the scope of next phase of MH Middle Housing rezoning requests. Chief Development Officer Ostrowski stated Phase II is a much smaller area. 6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding a joint meeting with the City of Bryan Planning & Zoning Commission. Chief Development Officer Ostrowski presented the item to the Commission providing tentative dates of July 10, 2024 or July 24, 2024 for the joint meeting. Chairperson McIlhaney expressed interest in discussing the City’s housing crisis. May 2, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 7 Commissioner Chaloupka asked if the joint meeting has anything to do with a sewer line near the church. Chief Development Officer Ostrowski stated that the meeting is with no specific topic. Mr. Ostrowski also stated that the joint meeting is to share development patterns and address shared concerns. Commissioner Cornelius stated that a joint meeting was to discuss similar issues between the two cities. Commissioner Shafer confirmed availability on July 24, 2024 for the joint meeting. Commissioner Finish confirmed availability on July 24, 2024 for the joint meeting. Chief Development Officer Ostrowski stated that the joint meeting will tentatively be scheduled on July 24, 2024 around the lunch hour. 6.4 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings: • Monday, May 13, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m. • Thursday, May 16, 2024 ~ P&Z and IFAC Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. • Thursday, May 23, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m. • Thursday, June 6, 2024 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. Commissioner Shafer indicated unavailability for the June 6, 2024 P&Z meeting. 6.5 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board and BioCorridor Board. • None There was no discussion. 7. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items. A Planning & Zoning Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. There was no discussion. The Commission moved to agenda items #5.2 and #5.3 at 6:22 p.m. May 2, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 7 8.Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Approved: Attest: ___________________________________ _________________________________ Melissa McIlhaney, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services